Am I being an ass?

[Inspired by Reggio]

I agree ~ I am very passionate about my job, I am very passionate about providing excellent early years experience for children, I grow very FOND of the children in my care and grow 'attached' enough to be able to properly meet their needs just like I would in any human being whom I cam across who needed help / assistance / guidance .... but I do keep a professional 'distance' in regards to emotional attachment that would result in me being 'hurt' by a child leaving my program ~ that is an occupational hazard that will lead to burn out!

I think sometimes we use LOVE to mean different things ... I often say I LOVE my job but not in the same way I LOVE my spouse or step~children or myself not that emotional attachment kind of love

BTW ... all that said I do still throw my customers 'appreciation' events such as Mothers Day and Father's Day parties and our annual Christmas gathering .... during BUSINESS hours though not as part of my family time cause that is precious to me